Advocate Mentor

AIM (Advocate, Intervene, Mentor) is an intensive mentoring and advocacy program serving adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 who are on juvenile probation or at-risk of out-of-home placement as a result of a Family Court disposition.

The Advocate Mentor will work with a cohort of four to six mentees providing intensive in-home and community support, guidance, and crisis intervention.

Reports to: Dr.

Peleya Patterson, VP Community Based Justice Initiatives

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt; Non-Traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Salary: $41,000-$45,559/year

Major Duties of the Advocate Mentor: • Serve as mentor for four to six court-involved young adults aged 13-18, who are on juvenile probation or facing out-of-home placement as a result of a Family Court disposition. • Provide intensive in-home support and guidance to mentees and their family members. • Work with mentees and family members to develop healthy communication skills and coping mechanisms. • Work with mentees to reflect on their current decision-making process and develop short- and long-term goals. • Escort mentees to school, court, DOP meetings and other required engagements as needed. • Make referrals to appropriate community resources for mentees and family members. • Participate in rotating mentor on-call schedule and respond to mentees and family members during crisis situations. • Create opportunities for participants to maximize their potential through the provision of engaging programming, high expectations, and high-quality services. • Meet with the Program Director for bi-weekly supervision. • Participate in case conferences and staff meetings. • Communicate with DOP Probation Officers as appropriate. • Use internal and external databases as required. • Participate in development and implementation of processes that ensure integration of participant feedback in program planning. • Participate in agency work groups and committees. • Participate in all DOP training and technical assistance sessions as required.

Advocate Mentor Qualifications: • Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

• Experience and comfort working with court-involved young adults. • Prior justice involvement preferred. • Familiarity with Brooklyn and the challenges faced by young adults living in the borough. • Experience working with families preferred. • Familiarity with strength-based/youth development principles. • Ability to work evenings and weekends, and flexible hours as needed.